$35 suite upgrade ?

[threeboysmom]

I received a card in the mail from Loews for a $35 upgrade to a suite. Since we have 3 kids, we would definately take this offer. Now, I know there are kids suites at the HRH, is this what they mean? For just $35 more a night we could stay in a kids' suite? What about Portofino or Royal Pacific - do they even have kids' suites?

Thanks!

 

[SpideyHulk24]

Yes it's true! AT RPR they offer King suites. They are a one bedroom suite with a living area, etc.

Great value!

 

[Eclpz314]

ok, I'm confused.....again I am eligible for the suite upgrade as a Loew's Gold member but when I emailed Loew's about the type of suite, they said "executive suite only-maximum 3 persons" which doesn't help with our family (either 4 or 5 of us for next July) Do you think that was a "generic" answer for Loew's and didn't take in to consideration the RPR? It seems that RPR has a lot of suite types. Any ideas?

 

[highlander447]

I don not think the suite upgrade incls the kids suite at any of the hotels its just an upgrade to a suite

 

[hockey mom]

We paid the $35 upgrade at HRH and got a kids suite. It was excellent. We tried this year at Portifino but the hotel was sold out.

 

[highlander447]

Wow pretty good to get a kids suite for only $35 upgrade bet u really enjoyed it and just goes to show if its available u can be very lucky

 

[Luv2Travel]

We just got back from the HRH a couple of weeks ago and since I was a gold card member I got a $35 upgrade. Unfortunately she would not let me upgrade to a kid's suite as I had requested because I had booked at the Ent. rate of $125. So she only upgraded me to a deluxe room. This room was much larger than a standard room and had a pull out sofa. It was great for my family of 5. I'm sure other people could've gotten that type of upgrade for free, but I don't seem to be one of those lucky ones and had to pay for it.

 

[AlexandNessa]

Luv2Travel, I have heard they give you a bit of trouble when it comes to upgrades when you book with the ENT rate. I hear people do better when they book with the AP, FAN, and AAA rates.

Can anyone confirm that?

 

[antmaril]

We were at the RPR in July. I am Loews Gold and had a postcard offering me a FREE upgrade. I couldn't use it because I had booked at the Ent. Rate.

I had the impression that had I booked at the AAA Rate or FanClub Rate, I may have gotten the free upgrade.

 

[FeeFeeWhite]

AAA is the only official discounted upgradable rate.

 

[RyGuy]

I recently returned from RPR (10/24-10/26). I had the ENT rate for a standard room at $110. Although the hotel was sold out that weekend, I spoke with the manager about an upgrade to a suite or club level. He couldn't offer me anything the first night so he gave everyone in my party a free breakfast at Islands dining room. The breakfast buffet was great! The second night a room on the club level opened up. He left a message for me saying that the room was available but I would have to pay an additional $80 despite my loews platinum status because of the ENT rate. I thought that was a little steep considering I payed $50/night once at HRH for an upgrade to club while I was loews blue. This was the first time I have used the ENT rate and also the first time I have been denied a free upgrade as loews platinum. Needless to say, I didn't upgrade.

 

[SpideyHulk24]

Not sure how much truth there is to this, but I was told that you have to pay at least $199 to go to club level at RPR and HRH

 

[profdsny]

Ok, new to this and never been to Universal. First off, what is an ENT Rate? I got a rate of about $189 for Portofino, which I think was the AAA rate. What is involved in getting an 'upgrade', what does it cost, what's a kid's suite, and do they have those? There are 5 of us. Two adults, then 19-15 and 11. Any recommendations? Thanks.

 

[AlexandNessa]

profdsny, first make sure you join Loew's First. You can do it online here: http://www.loews-first.com/Loewsfirst.asp

With no stays, you will be a "blue" member, but, among some other perks, you are entitled to a free upgrade if one is available when you check in. The link provides all the details. You'll receive your Loew's First #, which you should include on your reservations.

With 5 people (especially since your kids are older), you may want to consider a deluxe room.

 

[profdsny]

Thanks for the info and help. We are going to get in late so I doubt here will be any upgrade rooms available, however, saying that, we got into Disney at midnight last time and were upgraded. I think we have a deluxe room already, but will check into it. Thanks again.

 

[JessicaR]

profdsny, where are you going? Portofino is great about giving upgrades when available! They do have kid suites too.

 

[profdsny]

Did you mean to ask when? We are arriving on the 26th of December. Not exactly slow season. This will be our first time staying at Universal.

 

[JessicaR]

Oops yes I meant "when"! Thats a great time with all the decorations and holiday happenings! I think Portofino does it best! I got a terrific upgrade at Portofino when I was Loews Blue! If you have a deluxe already booked the kids suite would be next in line for an upgrade. Good Luck!